Matthew Rocklin
Long-time open-source contributor in the Python data ecosystem, creator of Dask, and co-founder of Coiled; focuses on enabling Python developers to run data workloads at cloud scale.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 3min
#519: Data Science Cloud Lessons at Scale
In this engaging discussion, Matthew Rocklin, the creator of Dask and co-founder of Coiled, and Nat Tabris, a staff software engineer at Coiled, delve into the complexities of running Python workloads at cloud scale. They unveil the reality of outgrowing local data processing, showcasing a live demo of spinning up a 1,000-core cluster. The pair shares savvy insights on choosing between pandas and Polars, optimizing costs, and the benefits of ephemeral clusters. Tune in for real-world lessons on navigating the cloud!
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Oct 12, 2020 • 57min
MLOps Coffee Sessions #14 Conversation with the Creators of Dask // Hugo Bowne-Anderson and Matthew Rocklin
Hugo Bowne-Anderson and Matthew Rocklin, co-founders of Coiled, are reshaping the data science landscape. They dive into Dask, the open-source library that optimizes parallel computing for Python, making it easier to handle large datasets. The duo discusses the challenges of scaling data science, navigating cloud complexities, and the vital role of data literacy in organizations. They also share insights on community engagement in open source, the evolution of OSS, and the advantages of Dask over tools like Spark, emphasizing its future in distributed computing.
